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Verdict
Grande berline à propulsion au coffre de 530 litres. Get Car Wise (contrôle technique britannique) décrit une corrosion sévère des fixations de berceau et des canalisations de frein, ainsi qu'une usure rapide des liaisons de suspension : l'état de la caisse prime sur le moteur.
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.2 DTI 110.
2.2 DTI 110
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 110 hp · 7.0 L/100 km · 189 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air unclassified
Diesel 2 171 cm³ de 110 ch (240 Nm), boîte manuelle ; 7,0 l/100 km et 189 g/km annoncés (fiche L'argus).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €1,400 – €2,440 (1998 to 2003) | €2,000 | — | 44 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 189 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2003: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Corrosion des fixations de berceau et de suspension
Severity 3/3 · SeriousGet Car Wise signale une corrosion sévère de la structure qui porte le berceau et les fixations de suspension de l'Omega B, commençant à l'intérieur des caissons, donc difficile à repérer. Le contrôle technique britannique relève jusqu'à 383 fois la moyenne pour les fixations de direction. Réparation annoncée entre 1 500 et 3 000 livres.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 DTI 110
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Corrosion des canalisations de frein
Severity 3/3 · SeriousGet Car Wise cite la corrosion des canalisations de frein parmi les deux problèmes les plus graves de l'Omega.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 DTI 110
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Usure des liaisons de suspension
Severity 2/3 · CostlySilentblocs, rotules et pivots de suspension s'usent jusqu'à 23,4 fois plus vite que la moyenne du parc (Get Car Wise), avec des effets sur la tenue de route et l'usure des pneus.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 DTI 110
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Amortisseurs qui fuient (2.2 DTI)
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingSur les Omega B 2.2 DTI, les amortisseurs échouent 7,2 fois plus souvent que la moyenne (fuites ou perte d'amortissement).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 DTI 110
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Opel Omega”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Opel Omega B — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire inspecter par un spécialiste les berceaux et fixations de suspension (corrosion interne des caissons).
- Contrôler canalisations de frein et flexibles.
- Vérifier amortisseurs, silentblocs, rotules et train arrière multibras.
- Exiger l'historique d'entretien et le dernier contrôle technique.
Questions to ask the seller
- La structure sous le moteur et à l'arrière a-t-elle été contrôlée ou réparée ?
- Les canalisations de frein ont-elles été changées ?
- Quand les amortisseurs et la distribution ont-ils été remplacés ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Reliability
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- Fuel types
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- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
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- Price
- €2,000 – €3,500
- Reliability
- 2/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Opel Omega B (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre de l'Opel Omega B ?
530 litres sur la berline, selon la fiche L'argus et Motoreu.
Quel est le grand défaut de l'Omega B ?
La corrosion des fixations de berceau et de suspension, relevée par Get Car Wise ; elle peut rendre la voiture dangereuse et coûter entre 1 500 et 3 000 livres à réparer.
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